DSHS SCC Nursing Assistant

DSHS SCC Nursing Assistant - Certified  

Join our team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC), situated within the Total Confinement Facility (TCF) on McNeil Island in the picturesque Puget Sound. We are a highly structured and secure treatment facility dedicated to assisting individuals who are detained and/or civilly committed in addressing their sexual offending histories. If you are a CNA who thrives in a challenging environment, we have a unique opportunity for you to join our nursing team in the Medical Clinic.

At SCC, we value our employees and offer additional benefits. In addition to the advertised salary, our employees receive a $10 per day premium pay and a free Orca card for transportation use. Furthermore, ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees from the Steilacoom dock. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. 

Two shift schedules available: 6:00am - 4:00pm Sunday - Wednesday and Wednesday to Saturday 6:00am - 4:00pm.

Ferry departure is at 0520.

Ferry return is 1640.

Some of what you'll do:

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities such as bathing, personal grooming, hygiene, dressing, eating, and ambulation
• Perform nursing procedures such as taking a pulse, temperatures, manual and orthostatic blood pressure measurements, and non-invasive lab procedures
• Document changes in resident activity and symptoms
• Apply external appliances such as braces, dentures, and hearing aides
• Respond to emergencies and assist in applying restraints
• Maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and perform clerical duties 

We are looking for Nursing Assistants with:

• High School diploma 
• And, a Washington State license to practice as a "Nursing Assistant - Certified"
• And, six months of experience involving customer service in a health care setting, or six months of experience involving direct patient care, or equivalent education/experience

 Click here to check out the list of nursing assistant training programs approved by the Nursing Commission 

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of basic nursing and restorative care, personal hygiene and sanitation methods, infection control procedures, and patient/resident rights
• Ability to provide a positive living environment for residents meeting psychosocial needs
• Ability to ride to the work location on a ferry and shuttle 

 Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #01636.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
 
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
 


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Salary : $3,643 - $4,865